 William J. Dickey diaries
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteWilliam J. Dickey owned Dickey Plantation, in Thomas County, Georgia. Scope and ContentThe collection consists of seven diaries kept by William J. Dickey, from 1858-1859, and 1879-1889. Entries discuss agricultural matters (planting and harvesting of cotton and corn); killing hogs; weather conditions; and family matters. The collection also includes a plat of Dickey Plantation (later known as Birdsong Plantation), located in the Rare Books vault, hmap1871j3. Administrative InformationPreferred CitationWilliam J. Dickey diaries, ms47, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries. Finding Aid PublicationFinding aid prepared on: 2019. General NotesDonated by Ed V. Komarek in 1958. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject Terms | ||||||||||||||||||